Michael Obermuller

Expertise:
NFL, Chiefs, Giants, Steelers, Buccaneers
Education:
Quinnipiac University
Location:
Yonkers, New York

Experience

Michael Obermuller is an Associate Editor who also covers the NFL as a sports journalist for Heavy.com, where he began writing in May 2021. He currently helps run Heavy's breaking news operation and newsletter team, while also reporting on the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Additionally, Michael has spent two-plus seasons reporting on the New York Jets for Heavy on a daily basis and has been with Heavy on Chiefs since October of 2021, and Heavy on Giants and Heavy on Steelers since 2023. While also assisting the Heavy on Buccaneers page starting at the beginning of 2025.

He is an NYC area native and Quinnipiac graduate who has previously covered the MLB for Athlon Sports, NFL, MLB and betting content for FanDuel's The Duel, as well as fantasy football for King Fantasy Sports and NFL and MLB news for Pro Football Mania.

Michael can be reached via email at michael.obermuller@heavy.com, on X/Twitter @obermuller_nfl and on LinkedIn.

Education

Michael Obermuller holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media Studies from Quinnipiac University, where he graduated in 2015.

He also completed an English Minor (writing track) during his time at Quinnipiac, and has passed through the International Baccalaureate (IB) testing programs for English and History.

Latest Articles From Michael Obermuller

Chiefs Host Popular High-End WR Talent: Report

Chiefs Host Popular High-End WR Talent: Report

Chiefs Come to Terms With 7-Year NFL Veteran: Report

Chiefs Come to Terms With 7-Year NFL Veteran: Report

Chiefs Kingdom Argues Over Polarizing Backup QB Option to Patrick Mahomes

Chiefs Kingdom Argues Over Polarizing Backup QB Option to Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes & Tyreek Hill Join LeBron James in Viral Movement

Patrick Mahomes & Tyreek Hill Join LeBron James in Viral Movement

Jets’ 24-Year-Old Goes Viral After Unexpected Guarantee

Jets’ 24-Year-Old Goes Viral After Unexpected Guarantee

Chiefs 23-Year-Old Called ‘Low-Risk, High-Reward Trade Candidate’

Chiefs 23-Year-Old Called ‘Low-Risk, High-Reward Trade Candidate’

Jets ‘Most Likely’ to Land Coveted Free Agent: Report

Jets ‘Most Likely’ to Land Coveted Free Agent: Report

Ex-Chiefs Starter, 2-Time Super Bowl Champ Signs in NFC

Ex-Chiefs Starter, 2-Time Super Bowl Champ Signs in NFC

Chiefs’ Top Free Agent Target Lowers Asking Price: Report

Chiefs’ Top Free Agent Target Lowers Asking Price: Report

Ex-Chiefs’ Tyrann Mathieu Sounds Off in Defense of Lamar Jackson

Ex-Chiefs’ Tyrann Mathieu Sounds Off in Defense of Lamar Jackson

Chiefs Looking Into ‘Potential First Round’ Talent: Report

Chiefs Looking Into ‘Potential First Round’ Talent: Report

Chiefs Heiress Gracie Hunt Shares Kobe Bryant-Inspired Birthday Post [LOOK]

Chiefs Heiress Gracie Hunt Shares Kobe Bryant-Inspired Birthday Post [LOOK]

Patrick Mahomes’ Tweet Draws Response From NFL Commish

Patrick Mahomes’ Tweet Draws Response From NFL Commish

WR Rumor Could ‘Benefit’ Chiefs, Says Insider

WR Rumor Could ‘Benefit’ Chiefs, Says Insider

Video Surfaces of Chiefs First Rounder Training With KC Legend

Video Surfaces of Chiefs First Rounder Training With KC Legend

Jets’ Robert Saleh Hints Polarizing Position Is All Set in Free Agency

Jets’ Robert Saleh Hints Polarizing Position Is All Set in Free Agency

Chiefs Remain ‘Optimistic’ About Re-Signing 5-Year NFL Vet: Report

Chiefs Remain ‘Optimistic’ About Re-Signing 5-Year NFL Vet: Report

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Sounds Off on Eric Bieniemy Move: ‘I Was For It’

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Sounds Off on Eric Bieniemy Move: ‘I Was For It’

Jets’ Robert Saleh Ensures Cut Candidate’s Safety: ‘He’ll Be Here’

Jets’ Robert Saleh Ensures Cut Candidate’s Safety: ‘He’ll Be Here’

Jets Comeback Story Gets Stern Warning on Future: ‘It Is Nut-Cutting Time’

Jets Comeback Story Gets Stern Warning on Future: ‘It Is Nut-Cutting Time’

Chiefs Proposed Draft Trade Lands ‘Nation’s Top WR’

Chiefs Proposed Draft Trade Lands ‘Nation’s Top WR’

Jets’ Robert Saleh Drops WR Hint While Discussing 2023 Changes

Jets’ Robert Saleh Drops WR Hint While Discussing 2023 Changes

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Updates Fans on Patrick Mahomes’ Ankle Injury

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Updates Fans on Patrick Mahomes’ Ankle Injury

Jets Could Target ‘Red-Hot Prospect’ at No. 13 Overall

Jets Could Target ‘Red-Hot Prospect’ at No. 13 Overall

Ex-Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman Breaks Silence on KC’s 2023 Interest Level

Ex-Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman Breaks Silence on KC’s 2023 Interest Level

Ex-Jets WR Returns to New York, Signing With Giants

Ex-Jets WR Returns to New York, Signing With Giants

Chiefs Re-Sign Fan Favorite, 8-Year NFL Veteran: Report

Chiefs Re-Sign Fan Favorite, 8-Year NFL Veteran: Report

Jets Teammate Defends Elijah Moore After Browns Trade

Jets Teammate Defends Elijah Moore After Browns Trade

Chiefs Fans React After DeAndre Hopkins Trade Curveball

Chiefs Fans React After DeAndre Hopkins Trade Curveball

Jets Named Finalist for Ex-Cowboys’ Ezekiel Elliott Despite RB Signing: Report

Jets Named Finalist for Ex-Cowboys’ Ezekiel Elliott Despite RB Signing: Report